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The Young People's Wesley

Chapter XX

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WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.
REV.
DR.
RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."
Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.
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The Young People's Wesley

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of The Young People's Wesley is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.
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DR.
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RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."
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Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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comprehending verb US /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/

-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something

From this reading “Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.”

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estimated verb US /ˈestəmeɪtəd/

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading “WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.”

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historian noun US /hɪˈstɔːriən/

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading “Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.”

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Luther noun US /ˈluːθər/

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading “RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."”

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Methodism noun US /ˈmeθədɪzəm/

the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals

From this reading “Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.”

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trait noun US /treɪt/

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading “Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.”

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unbiased adjective US /ˌʌnˈbaɪəst/

characterized by a lack of partiality

From this reading “WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.”

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Wesley noun US /ˈwesli/

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading “WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.”

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eminent degree adjective + noun

In this reading “Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.”

229 times in 225,867 chapters
at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.”

257,448 times in 225,867 chapters
single man adjective + noun

In this reading “RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."”

1,900 times in 225,867 chapters
for centuries preposition + noun counted as “for century”

In this reading “RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."”

2,647 times in 225,867 chapters

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/

Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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ASconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.

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centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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CHARACTERnounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.

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comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/

-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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DR

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DR.

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eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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ESTIMATEDverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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JUDGESnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.

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LivingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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MethodismnounUS /ˈmeθədɪzəm/

the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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REVverbUS /rev/

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading REV.

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RIGG

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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traitnounUS /treɪt/

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading Dr. Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, says Mr. Wesley "possessed, in an eminent degree, one trait of a master mind--the power of comprehending and managing at once the outlines and details of plans.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
UNBIASEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈbaɪəst/

characterized by a lack of partiality

From this reading WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.

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WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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WESLEY'S

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WESLEY'S CHARACTER AS ESTIMATED BY UNBIASED JUDGES.

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worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading RIGG, author of _The Living Wesley_, says: "No single man for centuries has moved the world as Wesley moved it; since Luther, no man."

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